ST.

JOSEPH REGIONAL SEMINARY

Archdiocese of Jaro
St. Joseph Village, Cubay, Jaro, Iloilo City

I. Course Descriptive Title: MARIOLOGY

II. Course Prefix and No.: DT 208

III. Course Credit: 3 units

IV. Course Description

A Theologico – Pastoral study of Mary in the Church which covers Mary in the Gospel, in Tradition (Dogma) and contemporary
theology (Vatican II, Marialis Cultus, Receptionist Mater; Marian Year Celebrations; etc.)
Special focus is given to the study of Mary in the Philippine context, with its various characteristics and dimensions: veneration of Mary
among Filipino Catholics; public and private revelations especially the reality of the so-called “apparitions and messages” (in the church and
as found in several indigenous cults or sects); authentic Marian Devotion; positive and deviational aspect in popular religiosity and
veneration of Mary vis – a – vis the ecumenical concerns.
V. Course Outline/ Course Design/ Learning Plan Matrix

Intended Learning Outcomes Course Content/Subject Teaching Assessment Strategies Instructional Materials Time
Matter Learning Table
Activities
At the end of the course, Course Introduction Discussions Read: A. Ceresko,
Introduction to the Old
The Historical
Testament: A Liberation
Background of Ancient
At the end of 3 hour meeting, Perspective, Revised and
Near East
student must have: Updated Edition (Quezon
Oral City: Philippines , 2001),
The Documentary
Presentations 29-38; 57-74.
Hypothesis
1. Understood the Historical
The Four Sources 3 hours
Background of Ancient Near East,
Documentary Hypothesis and Four
Sources.

2. Determine the Four Sources in

the Pentateuch.

September 12, 2022 The Book of Genesis Bible Quiz: Gen. 1-11
 Introduction
At the end of 3 hour meeting, Primeval History (Gen
student must have: 1-11)
Abraham Cycle (12-25)
1. Understood the Primeval History
and Abraham Cycle

2. Determine the Four Sources in

the Pentateuch.

September 19, 2022 Jacob Cycle Bible Quiz: Gen. 26-36

Joseph Cycle
Conclusion
September 26, 2022 The Book of Exodus Bible Quiz: Exod 1-15
Introduction
In Egypt (1:1-15:21)
October 3, 2022 The Book of Exodus Bible Quiz: Exod 16-40
To Sinai (15:22-19:2)
At Sinai (19:3-40:38)
 Conclusion
October 10, 2022 The Book of Leviticus Bible Quiz: Lev 1-15
Introduction
Sacrifice (1-7)
Priestly Ordination
(8-10)
Physical Impurities
(11-16)
October 17, 2022 The Book of Leviticus Bible Quiz: Lev 17-27
Physical and Moral
Holiness (17-26)
Vows (27)
Conclusion
October 24, 2022 MID-TERM Coverage: Genesis to
EXAMINATIONS Leviticus
October 31, 2022 The Book of Numbers Bible Quiz: Num 1-20
Introduction
Preparation for
departure from Sinai
(1-10:10)
 Departure from Sinai
and Arrival at Kadesh
(10:11-20:21)
November 7, 2022 The Book of Numbers Bible Quiz: Num 21-36
Journey from Kadesh
to Moab (20:22-36:13)
Conclusion
November 14, 2022 The Book of Bible Quiz: Deut 1-11
Deuteronomy
Introduction
Remembering the Past
(1-4:40)
Be Careful in the future
(4:41-11:32)
November 21, 2022 The Book of Bible Quiz: Deut 12-34 Read:
Deuteronomy
1. L. Boadt, Reading the
The Laws of Old Testament: An
Deuteronomy (12-26) Introduction Makati City,
Philippines: St. Pauls,
Blessing and Curses
1984), 543-551.
(27-30, 31:1-16)
Gu, Bon Ha. An
Moses’ Farewell
Overview of the
 (31:7-34:12) Pentateuch. In
https://www.academia.ed
Conclusion
u/340831/An_Overview_
of_the_Pentateuch.
November 28, 2022 Course Conclusion
Theological Themes in
Pentateuch
December 5, 2022 Paper Writing
December 12, 2022 Submission of Final Coverage: Numbers &
Paper Deuteronomy
FINAL
EXAMINATION

VI. Teaching Methods:

Lecture/Discussion
Periodical Exam
Presentation
VII. Flexibility Provision:

The professor will encourage the graduate students for additional topics and activities to be integrated in the course.

VIII. Grading Procedure:

Master of Arts in Religious Studies students performance will be graded based on the following:

Knowledge (Quizes and Exam, Term Paper/Reflection Paper)……………50%

Skills (Recitation and Oral Presentations)…………………………………30%
Values (Attendance and Behavior)……………………..………………….20%

Semestral Grade: The Mid-term grade is added to the Final Grade and divided by two.
 Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Rev. Fr. Jumar Rios, MARS Ms. Flora J. Hojilla, PhD Rev. Fr. Rey G. Zerrudo, SSL
Course Professor Program Chair President